Cozy Alpine Plant Pot Cover – FREE Crochet Pattern
I love plants, don’t you? You may know this already, but some people call me the “crazy plant lady” — it goes with my other title of the “crazy yarn lady” &&& the “crazy giraffe lady”— but that’s a different story…
I imagine myself having a wonderfully green thumb with thriving houseplants all over the place & a beautiful garden overflowing with blossoms and ripe tomatoes. Wouldn’t that be amazing… But alas, right now, it is only a daydream. I have 3 wild & crazy & young children that take up most of my time. A lot of my plants are wilting, and the leaves are turning brown… BUT my 3 children are still alive. So that counts for something, right?! LOL
Speaking of plants & my kids, this year, for teacher appreciation week, I took my Kindergartener to the plant store to pick out some plants for his teachers. Then I set to work designing plant pot covers to go on each. I had these cute little Brava mini skeins from WeCrochet, and knew they would be PERFECT for the job.
A Note About This Free Pattern
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About the Yarn
This yarn was generously gifted to me by WeCrochet to use as a design for the Summer Designer’s Pick Blog Hop. I was able to pick my own yarn and pick my project. I chose to use the Brava Worsted yarn because I am used to working with worsted weight yarn, and really love their Brava line; it their standard acrylic worsted weight yarn.
Instead of asking for the regular-size skeins of this yarn though, I requested the mini-skeins. They are just so adorable!! You have to check them out!
This yarn is so easy to work with. It is so soft and squishy. There are so many colors to chose from. If you’re looking for an acrylic worsted yarn, I would highly recommend Brava Worsted by WeCrochet. Have you used it? What do you think?
Here are some over patterns using this yarn:
- Simple C2C Bookmark
- Bookmarks to Crochet with Hand-Dyed Yarn
- C2C Corner Bookmark
- Simple Moss Stitch Washcloth
You can use my affiliate link to shop this yarn, and browse for other favorites (I used Mighty Stitch in my Monstera Leaf C2C Afghan and the wall hanging too!)
Do you like the alpine stitch?
If you enjoy this pattern and are looking for another alpine stitch pattern to crochet, look no further than the Cozy Alpine Pumpkin. This pumpkin features the alpine stitch to create a crocheted pumpkin patch unlike any other.
Read more about this pattern HERE
Another crochet pattern featuring the alpine stitch.
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COZY ALPINE PLANT POT COVER
This crochet pattern has been provided to you for free on this website. However, it may be easier and more enjoyable to purchase a beautifully-designed, ad-free pattern. There are pictures and videos to help walk you through your project. You may print it or save it in your digital files for later use.
If you make this pattern be sure to post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtag #juniperandoakes and #plantswithyarn. I would love to see your work!
Skill Level: Advance Beginner
Materials
Yarn: Brava Worsted Mini skein from We Crochet
- 50 yards of worsted weight yarn
- Hook H/6 – 5.00 mm
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- 4” Plant Pot – Mine was the ones that house plants are sold in at Walmart.
Gauge:
Base: 6 Rounds = 3” diameter
Stitch used to obtain gauge = sc in the round
(Use Rounds 1-6)
Finished Size
4” plant pot cover
(Referring to the diameter at the top of the Pot
Stitch Abbreviations (US Terminology)
BLO – Back Loop Only
ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet
mc – Magic Circle
sc – Single Crochet
sl st – Slip Stitch
sk – Skip
Special Stitches
Alpine Stitch: Traditionally, a 4-row repeat pattern where rows of dc and fpdc stitches are alternated with rows of sc stitches to create a beautiful textured diamond shape pattern on one side and a flat defined pattern on the other side. Because of the way this pattern is written in the round, the sc rows have been omitted and work alternating rows of dc/fpdc and fpdc/dc. As a rule of thumb (but not always), if the stitch below is a dc, then work a fpdc. If the stitch below is a fpdc, then work a dc.
Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- This pattern is worked in the round, joining to the first st of each round with a sl st.
- When a round begins with ch 1, the ch does not count as a st, so work the following in the 1st st.
- When a round begins with ch 3, it counts as a st, so work the following in the next st.
- Stitches between *asterisks* are repeated around.
- Stitches between [brackets] are worked as many times as directed.
- Stitches between (parenthesis) are made in the same stitch.
- Stitches, separated by commas, are made in the next stitch.
- Repeat Rows 8&9 more or fewer times to create a taller or shorter cover.
If you prefer to make a different size:
- Wider/Skinnier pot: Add/subtract increased rounds at the base
- Taller/shorter pot: Add/subtract rounds up the sides .*Tip: before the round with the sc in BLO, make sure the base matches the size of the base of your pot.
- The pots t used for my prototypes had a base tbout 1” smaller than the top of the pot, but the dc stitches up the sides allowed the cover to fit my little Walmart pots perfectly.
- I reused a plastic sour cream container lid and placed it inside my plant pot cover before adding the plant so it to catch excess water and not ruin the cover.
Instructions
Make a mc.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc in mc, sl st to 1st ch to join. (6)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st and in every st around, sl st to join. (12)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 sc in 1st st, sc in next,* repeat around, sl st to join. (18)
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 2*, repeat around,sl st to join. (24)
Round 5: Ch 1, *2 sc in 1st, sc in next 3*, repeat around,sl st to join. (30)
Round 6: Ch 1, *2 sc in 1st, dc, sc in next 4*, repeat around,sl st to join. (36)
Round 7: Ch 1, *sc in BLO, ch 1, sk next*, repeat around, sl st to join. (36)
Round 8: Ch 1, fpdc in 1st, dc, *fpdc, dc*, repeat around, sl st to join. (18 dc, 18 fpdc)
Round 9: Ch 3, fpdc in next, *dc, fpdc*, repeat around, sl st to join. (18 dc, 18 fpdc)
Rounds 10-14: Repeat Rounds 8-9 twice, then end with row 8 again
Round 15: Ch 1, *sc into first st, sk next, 5 dc into next, sk next,* repeat around the top. Sl st into starting st. (May need to skip an extra stitch to make the final shell work out.)
Fasten off.
Weave in ends
Purchase the Ad-Free Pattern
This cozy alpine pumpkin pattern has been provided to you for free on this website. However, it may be easier and more enjoyable to purchase a beautifully-designed, ad-free pattern. You may print it or save it in your digital files for later use.
Summer Designer’s Pick Blog Hop
This pattern is featured in the blog hop called Summer Designer’s Pick in 2022, hosted by Sarah with Ned and Mimi and Raelynn with Itchin’ for Some Stitchin’ and Hannah of HanJan Crochet. Be sure to check the roundup page to see what other patterns were featured.
On Sunday, July 3rd only, you can get this pattern as a FREE pattern download. This will be a direct download from my website. You will be taken to my “About Me” page, where you will find a button. If you missed the free download, you can:
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The Fine Print
This pattern and its images are the property of Juniper and Oakes ©2023. The pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not copy/paste, distribute, or alter and claim as your own. You may sell products made by this pattern, but please credit @juniperandoakes and remember to link back to juniperandoakes.com or credit Juniper & Oakes on the craft fair tag.
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